Development of City-Owned Parcel on Pine Island Road

The City of Cooper City is soliciting proposals under RFP2026-1 for the design and development of an approximately five-acre city-owned surplus parcel located on South Pine Island Road. Unlike traditional procurements, the City is seeking a partner to suggest the specific use, development concept, and financial structure for the property, provided the project serves a public purpose. The primary objectives are to create an architecturally distinctive development that provides a publicly accessible civic, cultural, or recreational amenity while diversifying the City's long-term revenue streams. The property is currently zoned as Planned Mix Use (PMUD) and must comply with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. Proposals are due by November 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM via the OpenGov Procurement Portal. The selection process involves a multi-phase evaluation consisting of a technical assessment and a financial evaluation, with a maximum possible score of 1,500 points per committee member. Technical criteria include firm qualifications, project approach, design quality, and risk management, while the financial evaluation focuses on the long-term value and fiscal return to the City. The successful proposer will be required to submit a comprehensive development plan and adhere to various regulatory standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act, ADA nondiscrimination requirements, and OSHA safety standards. Final contract terms will be based on a provided draft template and will incorporate the accepted proposal and all solicitation terms.